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Ningaloo Reef nominated for World Heritage status

Ningaloo Reef nominated for World Heritage status

The Ningaloo Coast in Western Australia has been nominated for World Heritage listing due to the area’s outstanding natural beauty, biological richness and international geological significance.

12 reasons to visit Hamilton Island in 2010

12 reasons to visit Hamilton Island in 2010

Hamilton Island offers many different, compelling reasons to be included in an Australian itinerary, no matter what the time of year.

Escape the big freeze - head south to the Maltese islands

Escape the big freeze - head south to the Maltese islands

2010 in the UK has started with the ‘big freeze’, however not all of Europe is experiencing the same wintry conditions.

Paradise Island goes on sale

Grab a slice of paradise - Bermuda is officially on sale from 22 December 2009 as the beautiful island launches the largest UK sale in its history.

Hamilton Island reports best visitor numbers for six years

Hamilton Island reports best visitor numbers for six years

Hamilton Island (hamiltonisland.com.au) in Queensland, Australia enjoyed amazing visitor numbers in November 2009, recording the highest number of arrivals in six years.

Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort supports marine research

Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort supports marine research

Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort will be hosting and comprehensively supporting the 1st Arabian Seas Whale Shark Research Symposium & Workshop this coming weekend - December 11th and 12th .

A day in Aruba: Top ten things to do

A day in Aruba: Top ten things to do

Aruba is fast becoming one of the Caribbean’s up and coming cruise destinations, with year-to-year visitors going up 32.9% in August and 51.2% in September 2009.

Philippines benefits from Chinese tourism boom

Philippines benefits from Chinese tourism boom

A Chinese tourist boom has boosted Philippines foreign visitor arrivals by six per cent in the first half of this year, with the island of Cebu being the most popular, according to the country's Department of Tourism.

Discover Egypt this winter

With all that Egypt has to offer just 5 hours from the UK, there really is no excuse not to get over there and soak up some winter sun. Known as a watersports paradise, you can find world-class snorkelling and diving in the bays around Sharm el Sheikh.

Discover Dominica in 2010

Discover Dominica in 2010

Dominica’s events calendar has been announced for 2010, with a variety of festivals taking place celebrating the island’s culture and heritage as well as the natural attractions and activities it offers for visitors.

Brits are having a whale of a time on holiday

Featuring dramatic scenery and irresistible wildlife, animal loving Brits can’t get enough of Sir David Attenborough’s on screen expeditions and are following in the footsteps of their favourite nature correspondents, thanks to programmes such as BBC1’s Life.

New luxury hotels to open on Rhodes in 2010

Rhodes is continuing to shun its former reputation as a haven for young clubbers by focusing on upgrading its tourism product and attracting those seeking a luxury holiday.

Aruba reports record growth for cruises

Aruba reports record growth for cruises

The Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba is becoming increasingly popular with cruise holidaymakers, with the Aruba Cruise Tourism Authority reporting a record growth in numbers of cruise passengers for the months of July and August.

10 reasons to visit Samoa

Samoa is located in the heart of Polynesia and is often referred to as 'The Treasured Islands of the South Pacific'. The Samoan islands offer lush green rugged landscapes, deserted beaches, pristine turquoise waters and a fascinating culture to explore.

Diving with dolphins in Marsa Alam

Diving with dolphins in Marsa Alam

Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises has announced the opening of its newest hotel in Marsa Alam, the four star Sol Y Mar Dolphin House, located in one of the most exclusive diving hot spots on the beautiful Red Sea coastline. Close to the popular Samadai Reef the hotel is known as Dolphin House because of the hundreds of spinner dolphins that inhabit the nearby waters.